Author: Rhys Gregory

New artwork has been unveiled at Redrow Homes’ St David’s Meadow development in Colwinston after local artist, David Mackie, collaborated with children at the neighbouring St David’s Church in Wales Primary School to produce the masterpiece. The public art, which has taken two years to make, is made up of designs created by the pupils after David visited their school for a series of workshops and incorporated their artistic ideas into the finished article. The owls, hares and ferns in the artwork represent the wildlife in the development’s surrounding fields, which are home to an abundance of nature. This is…

South Wales Police is able to confirm that a 20 year-old man involved in the collision which occurred in the very early hours of this morning on the A4059, died from his injuries. His name is Ryan James Haymer – his family have paid the following tribute to him: “Ryan – a wonderful son, brother, uncle and boyfriend. He loved music especially playing the drums in his band ‘Rapture’. “He enjoyed going on snowboarding holidays with his friends when he wasn’t working as a swimming and gym instructor in his local leisure centre. “Ryan was a kind, helpful and loving…

Powys-based bioresearch company, Agroceutical Products, is playing a role in the fight against Alzheimer’s by harvesting Wales’ national flower. Daffodils contain galantamine – a compound known to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s symptoms. [aoa id=”1″] Established in 2012, Agroceutical Products is owned by former sheep farmer Kevin Stephens. The company grows its daffodils 1,000 feet above sea level in the Black Mountains in Powys, which means they produce more galantamine than daffodils grown anywhere else due to the altitude. Once harvested, the daffodils are processed and supplied to pharmaceutical companies to be crystallised into prescription tablets and capsules. The company’s…

A new Enterprise Manager has been appointed to manage one of Cardiff’s most well-established farmers’ markets. [aoa id=”1″] Carol Adams was recently appointed as Enterprise Manager at Riverside Real Food; the creators of Cardiff’s original farmers’ market which pops up weekly on the Taff embankment (opposite the Principality Stadium). The market (which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary) is widely recognised as one of the key food attractions in the Welsh capital and is a showcase for some of the best food producers in Wales. Launched in 1998 by a group of local food enthusiasts, the market has grown to become…

A man obsessed with baked beans from Port Talbot is hoping to set a new ‘world record’ by becoming the first person to complete the Virgin Money London Marathon while carrying his favourite meal – baked beans on toast. Captain Beany, 64, changed his name to Captain Beany by deed poll and set up the UK’s first and only Baked Bean Museum of Excellence after becoming obsessed with baked beans. Since his rise to fame for his unusual love and passion for beans, he has used his profile to raise vital funds for charities. Captain, a charity fundraiser and campaigner,…

Colleagues from local housing, support and care provider, Hafod, have raised a whopping £11,000 over the past year for their chosen charity partner, City Hospice. The Hafod fundraising team have organised a number of events including a Christmas raffle, bake sales, a poetry competition, dress down days, a Pen y Fan sponsored walk and much more. The finale of the fundraising year saw colleagues dress to impress on the red carpet at a fabulous gala ball. A member of Hafod’s fundraising team, Keisha Walters, said: “I can’t thank the other team members and Hafod colleagues enough for their continued support…

A stop and search in Rhondda led to the seizure of over £30,000 worth of class A drugs in January (2019). The drugs were discovered at a house in Elm Wood Drive, Tonyrefail, which was searched by police after they spotted a suspicious man leaving the address and followed him home. Officers found two small rocks of crack cocaine in the man’s pocket and secured a search warrant for the Elm Wood Drive address under the misuse of Drug Act. Less than an hour later, at approximately 3.45pm, officers descended on the house forced entry. Dean Jenkins was inside and…

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has revealed the award winners at its first major outdoor event of the year the RHS Flower Show Cardiff 2019, supported by Brewin Dolphin. Opening its gates today, Nature’s Takeover was awarded the top title of Best Garden and Best Construction while Andy’s Air Plants was awarded Best in Floral Marquee.  First-time designer Diego Carrillo from London teamed up with Smartscape Cardiff to build the Regeneration Garden which received the title after the RHS Judging Panel awarded it a Silver-Guilt Medal. In line with the Regeneration Gardens category, Nature’s Takeover illustrates the simple beauty of…

Equality and diversity campaigner Humie Webbe has spent her life dedicated to helping people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities achieve a voice – and her tireless efforts have been recognised with two prestigious awards. At the Ethnic Minority Welsh Women Achievement Association (EMWWAA) Awards Humie was honoured for her outstanding work and commitment to promoting and inspiring people in BAME communities in Wales. As the strategic equality and diversity lead at the National Training Federation for Wales (NTfW), Humie encourages and engages with people BAME communities and those with disabilities across Wales to promote the opportunities afforded…

At approximately 11:15am on Friday 12th April 2019 a Serious Personal Injury Road Traffic Collision occurred on the B4254 Ogmore By Sea, Bridgend. A red Suzuki motorcycle ridden by an 83 year old local man left the carriageway as the motorcycle was travelling towards Ogmore by Sea. The rider sustained serious head injuries & he was flown from the scene to University of Wales Hospital, Cardiff where his condition is described as serious. South Wales Police Roads Policing Department are appealing for witnesses to the collision or the manner of riding of the motorcycle to contact 101 quoting Occurrence 1900130148.